MGC I've got spark on the MGC

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Connected newly rebuild distributor from Jeff, complete with nifty Pertronix unit, and yep, I've got spark at the plugs now. I'd better get busy on rebuilding those carbs now....

 

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A little tip.

When you are trying to get an older engine that has been stored for years running, do the least external necessary to insure running.
That generally includes not disturbing anything you don't have to.

Replacing externals can lead to all sorts of issues.

What if a new part appears to function, but the engine won't start?
If it was me, I'd file the points (or scrape as the case may be), clean and gap the original plugs (unless obviously shot), take the top and float bowls off, clean with spray carb cleaner, and re-assemble in place.
Plug external vacuum lines off, change oil (and filter), crank it with plugs out until you get oil pressure (and oil the bores first).

In shops, you change an engine, smart mechanics leave all the external stuff the same, as it ran when it came in, like yours probably ran when it was parked.

First rule of automotive repair:

Just because it's a new part doesn't mean it's a good part.

But, hey, that's just close to 40 years of doing this for a living.

 

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Hopefully I'll be posting the same thing soon about my TD. I too have a nice Dizzy from Jeff waiting to go in with Pertronix. I like to start them with points and make sure it's running first before I put the Pertronix in. Points are cheap.